I decided to keep this monitor.
After two weeks I've gotten used to the glow, doesn't bother me anymore. Well that's not exactly true. I think it's more like I can tolerate it without going crazy.
Good tips, thanks.
I think it's possible that the floor model you saw might have been feed a limited range signal instead of a full rgb one. When I first connected the S2415h to my gpu it defaulted to limited dynamic range, making everything looked washed and hazy.
Here's some pics in games with dark settings:
Amnesia:
http://i.imgur.com/s2Fg4Bd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HEOykOJ.jpg
L4D2:
http://i.imgur.com/UfNOSr6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FgMtWmH.jpg
MGS:GZ
http://i.imgur.com/oiKtyqF.jpg
I'd say the glow is tolerable enough, in fact as I was playing my...
Here's the Dell S2415h next to my old NEC 20wmgx2. That's how bad the yellowing was.
Aside from the glow in dark movies/games, the Dell looks very nice. Accurate and vibrant colors. Is the BenQ VW2430WH the best VA alternative?
It appears your Dell has some backlight bleeding coming from the right bottom. Mine has the same in exactly the same spot.
I'm gonna try to take some pics comparing the Dell against my old trusty NEC 20wmgx2. Should be later this week because I seem to have lost all my hdmi adapters and might...
I've had my 20WMGX2 for 4 1/2 years now. Feel the same about it.
However, I've given up hope for a 23"+ glossy ips ever coming out. If my Nec dies I might buy a Dell 2311 on sale and try the paper towel thing.
I've had my 20WMGX2 for 4 years now. This bad boy stays put until someone makes a 24"+ glossy ips that I don't have to import and/or make compromises with.